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Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed Friday said the government has planned to establish a Marine University in Cox’s Bazar to expand opportunities for higher education, marine research and the development of skilled human resources.
“Once implemented, the initiative will open a new horizon for marine education, research and the development of skilled human resources,” he said.
The minister was speaking as chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the Cox’s Bazar Development Authority (CDA) Residential Flat Development Project-1 in Cox’s Bazar.
He said the government is also working on various initiatives to tap the country’s potential in the Blue Economy.
“Bangladesh can generate substantial revenue if its marine resources and seaports are utilised properly,” he said, adding that the government is taking steps to harness the potential of the marine economy.
Salahuddin said the government wants to further develop Cox’s Bazar’s tourism sector and bring it up to international standards.
He said the district’s vast tourism potential could make a significant contribution to the national economy if properly utilised.
“Tourism cannot be limited to the construction of high-rise buildings alone,” he said, stressing the need to protect the natural environment.
He said tourism-related activities should be expanded across the entire 100-kilometre stretch of Cox’s Bazar sea beach while preserving its natural beauty.
The minister also stressed the need to promote Cox’s Bazar internationally to attract more foreign and domestic tourists.
Later, Salahuddin laid the foundation stone of a new building for the 500-bed Cox’s Bazar Medical College Hospital.
Lawmaker Shahjahan Chowdhury of the Ukhiya-Teknaf constituency, lawmaker Alamgir Mohammad Mahfuz Ullah Farid of the Maheshkhali-Kutubdia constituency, reserved-seat lawmaker Shamima Ara Swapna, Deputy Commissioner Abdul Mannan, Superintendent of Police ANM Sajedur Rahman, CDA Chairman and representatives of various government departments attended the programme.